Rain or shine discover how to keep riding to and from work whatever the weather.
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@aristotelispapageorgiou46275 жыл бұрын
Everyone knows that when you face a headwind on the way to work, you will most probably enjoy a headwind on the way back, because the wind has changed direction during the day!
@jerrymiller2764 жыл бұрын
It will also be uphill in both directions.
@nottsoserious3 жыл бұрын
It's annoying but usually manageable, just go on a low gear and slow down
@AB-si4bg2 жыл бұрын
This used to happen to me all the time and wonder what I'd done to deserve this punishment!
@MathMagician932 жыл бұрын
@@AB-si4bg You did nothing wrong, it's just meteorology. It's most pronounced around bodies of water: during the day, they are cooler than the surrounding earth, and vice versa at night. So the wind does actually flip between morning and evening. And any not-perfectly-homogenous landscape will have this temperature gradient.
@martinforester34713 жыл бұрын
During Autumn, beware of leaves on the ground! They can be very slippery!
@alanplatt64812 жыл бұрын
I found that out the hard way!
@wladpolyanzew61416 жыл бұрын
So great to hear Matt Steavens! Liked the video as soon as I heard his voice.
@alanedwin73734 жыл бұрын
Stephens
@erinjanssen8336 Жыл бұрын
Gosh, watching this makes me thankful that I live in Australia. I never have to contend with snow or ice and I rarely have to contend with rain. The flip-side, of course, is that summer is going to be awful. I'm not sure how I will cope riding into work on days that are 40+ degrees Celsius. To be honest, when we hit the peak of summer, I may not, just for safety reasons with heat stroke and the like. Where I live, sadly, we don't have the cycling infrastructure that is there in the UK and continental Europe. This is why on days where there is extremely low visibility due to heavy fogs, I have made the decision not to ride, just because I fear cars won't see me until they are basically on top of me, even with all my lights and reflectors. I'm not a very experienced rider (yet... yet... give me time) and I don't want to put myself at risk due to that lack of experience. It's the "dead of winter" here at the moment though and I've been riding to work as soon as the sun is up in a jacket, a long sleeved t-shirt and some pants, with some gloves. Sure, it's a bit cold, but I have it so easy compared to those of you in the UK. I'd freak out if I had to ride (or drive... or possibly even walk) in the snow and ice. I've never so much as walked on, except for once, in the spring, 18 years ago!
@holden1954ableАй бұрын
I became a commuter because the Deutsche Bahn is a disaster.
@keremmoral69136 жыл бұрын
This video has given very important knowledges about daily bike riding. Thank you.Best wishes from Izmit-Turkey!
@woozertoo7 жыл бұрын
Matt!
@matteaton42997 жыл бұрын
Would really like to see one of these for doing the school run by bike.
@bob-ny6kn3 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see Jules and Dav on a ride.
@771shadowolf3 жыл бұрын
Not British firmly in the USA ATM but I'm subbing haha. Great video !
@michaelb96645 жыл бұрын
Matt! Miss him from GCN. Also a Boardman Hybrid pro like mine is featured in this vid 😄
@jimihenrik115 жыл бұрын
I think the best option for riding in the rain is to use a rain cover over your helmet and a cycling rain jacket without a Hood.
@denisesakosky13805 жыл бұрын
Great video! Definitely wish I had found this before I started commuting.
@simongee89282 жыл бұрын
Cycling glasses are essential for all weathers as they keep any grit and other debris out of your eyes. Stylish clear lens safety glasses can be bought for about £6 or so and they do the job very effectively.
@soissesglaubsmir2923 жыл бұрын
At least if it´s not too warm, i recently started here in Berlin wearing a thinner ski protector jacket to save my spine and back, as it also became obligatory at alpine ski races a few years ago
@super-sim16656 жыл бұрын
Invest in cycle paths. My council have the cheak to use my taxes for over 1000 no cycling signs on pavements that is not nessary.
@maaiker29772 жыл бұрын
(Speaking as a dutch woman) no matter the weather, solution: suck it up! A little bit of rain isn't going to kill you, you are not made of sugar...you won't melt.
@fallyn29203 жыл бұрын
meanwhile we dutch just generally get either wet or cycle with an umbrella in hand XD we have special bicycling umbrellas too.
@IronFreee2 жыл бұрын
Put your stuff on the bike not on your back like those clowns and you'll avoid extra sweat and pain on your saddle. "Breathing" cloth don't breath much when they are covered in water, so try to find a cheap waterproof jacket with extra ventilation that you can adjust to the weather.
@dervonnebenan82326 жыл бұрын
is that matt from gcn?
@karlmitchell13075 жыл бұрын
No, it's Matt form Eurosport.
@colombianflag7174 жыл бұрын
Looks like
@Thecrazyvaclav5 жыл бұрын
So much fuss,stick a fleece on,or softshell if it's colder,hi viz over trousers and get on with it
@recycled36544 жыл бұрын
I was just about to ask if it ever gets windy there. Most difficult part of commuting for me is planning to work with the wind, to lessen the impact of riding into it.
@C345OFR5 жыл бұрын
Goes on about an extra layer causing overheating, then shows riders carrying full backpacks. Get a decent rear rack/pannier combo, FFS. Let the air flow!
@woofwoof97963 жыл бұрын
Where i live it was supposed to 100% rainy and a heavy storm for weeks. It’s perfectly sunny now.
@muhammedsyed34645 жыл бұрын
good video - but you have forgotten to mention tips on cyclists that wear glasses!!
@tinaloye20142 жыл бұрын
What if you wear prescription glasses?
@Brianrockrailfan3 жыл бұрын
liked video
@JamesCub885 жыл бұрын
What about those of us who wear glasses? any tips for that? I rode home on a rainy day once and luckily it was quiet and i took a side road, but decreased visibility due to wet glasses is something to consider. i saw said Matt wearing a helmet once with an "eye guard" of sorts, that seemed like a good option
@Thecrazyvaclav5 жыл бұрын
Diogo Castro I use safety goggles over the top of my glasses,you look a bit silly,but they work
@andycoe232 жыл бұрын
I wear goggles over or a clip on
@marksadventures38896 жыл бұрын
Yeah right, not cycled up North I take it? Wind and rain come from all directions, rain is more often than not horizontal than vertical and is cold and stinging. Drivers are less than helpful in the main and among the worst are tanker drivers and taxis; road conditions? varied, in the main poor but some places absolutely abysmal and others sublimely wonderful, not really good roads past certain sections. Tow-paths are good yet you need to watch for glass and sharp gravel stones. Tow-paths will be useful if you feel less assured using roads, be careful of falling into the canal though!
@bicigato89186 жыл бұрын
juliet
@maddog63293 жыл бұрын
How can you leave your bike at home when the first bus leaves 2 minutes after you start work have no choice cycle whatever the weather
@andycoe232 жыл бұрын
Strong wind is the worst obstacle!
@darrenmalbut84992 жыл бұрын
Morning!!
@solb1019 ай бұрын
Where are the suits?
@upward_onward4 жыл бұрын
What for those living in tropical 🔥 hot zone with extreme humidity.
@ph11p35403 жыл бұрын
Light weight pure cotton clothing. Don't wear nylon/cotton blended clothing for they lock in your sweat and make you feel hotter. Taken from a Canadian snowbird who made frequent visits to Texas and Oklahoma. Pure cotton keeps you cool. Pure cotton does not have to be expensive. The main way to stay cool is to promote proper sweating and promote convection near your skin. When the rain hits hard cover that light cotton shirt with a GorTex lined light weight wind breaker. GorTex is a one way moisture membrane that allows sweat to breath out while keeping the driving rain out.
@DavidFraser0073 жыл бұрын
The worst thing about cycling in the rain is cars that can't see you out of their side windows.
@acharyavivek515 жыл бұрын
Matt Stevens!
@CykelSierra5 жыл бұрын
Is that Juliet Elliott at 2:00 ?
@Eightball694 жыл бұрын
Yup
@JennaTills9022 жыл бұрын
Is that Mary Spender in the thumbnail?
@EatBuildRideRepair4 жыл бұрын
How to protect my thights, when raining? These are the most exposed parts to the rain, and if it gets wet, you have to stay 6-8 hours in those trousers :(
@Minsang1st4 жыл бұрын
trialboj there are water proof pants you can wear over your pants. You can also cycle in different clothes than your day clothes
@username62654 жыл бұрын
I live in the Netherlands and i have been cycling to school or work my whole life. My tip would be: get a rain jacket, a rain trousers and some overshoes and you are really good to go. On rainy days i always have my trousers and overshoes in my rucksack and im wearing a North face waterproof jacket anyway so im always ready :) Oke it sucks when its wet and cold but cycling is super cheap, good for my health AND my destressor after a buzy day at work, for me its worth the investments ;) p.s. in the winter you can also buy waterproof gloves so your fingers dont fall of after 3 minutes :P
@dorinda48914 жыл бұрын
Rainproof overtrousers are a must! They may not look very glamorous en route but your cycling colleagues who lack them will regard you with envy, like mine - as they search the old uniform box and wear some ill-fitting trousers while drying their own on the radiator and you remove your overtrousers to reveal your bone dry clothes underneath! 🤗
@steve00alt703 жыл бұрын
what if your traveling to work?
@code3xiv6 жыл бұрын
Matt...is that you??
@eechaze122 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Matt Stephens
@maryooloLP6 жыл бұрын
That's too complicated. Do it like me, get on your bike, start riding, think later
@moochincrawdad5 жыл бұрын
That's what I did! 😁
@Minsang1st4 жыл бұрын
And suffer later sure
@Jacob-nr9dn4 жыл бұрын
Works for me!!
@rithe076 жыл бұрын
What about when it's hot but raining? I'd die with all those layers in the Texas sun!
@moochincrawdad5 жыл бұрын
I'm a brit as well but I reckon a lightweight, breathable rainsuit or rain poncho would do the trick
@krob91453 жыл бұрын
I'd happily ride in that and take a change of dry clothes to change at my destination. I used to purposely walk in the rain as a teen because it was nice and cool in a hot climate.
@krob91453 жыл бұрын
@RedSkitz._ I know, I'd happily ride in the rain in summer in the UK too.
@paddykelly30955 жыл бұрын
What pressure do you recommend for 25c in wet weather
@Durin_Son5 жыл бұрын
Depends on how much you weigh
@colombianflag7174 жыл бұрын
Depends
@Angel_agent212 жыл бұрын
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@dazzasp35 жыл бұрын
Most people can't afford transport
@trystanb15554 жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as a tail wind... it is head wind both ways at all times
@travisbickle05263 жыл бұрын
She is beautiful
@aram000016 жыл бұрын
damn this is complicated
@aerd79706 жыл бұрын
brooks saddle will be damaged with rain. it need a cover
@marksadventures38896 жыл бұрын
Yes, good support for long journeys and bigger bums - I use a cover and use a leather wax for the seat itself to protect it from the cold winters up North.
@cryptotim92596 жыл бұрын
Erm, why are there people in this video who are not wearing a helmit? Anyone who rides a bike with no helmit is asking for a serious injury IMO.
@Miant6 жыл бұрын
If it's hot enough to overheat your skull, as it is where I live, a helmet can make said heat even worse. The more comfortable your brain is, the less likely you are to make a mistake that a helmet would shield you from in the first place.
@mrelano655 жыл бұрын
@@Miant I fully agree. I cycle all year but much more in summer. I don't wear a helmet as it pushes hair down creating a barrier that prevents heat from being released. This will "cook" the brain and possibly lead to heat stroke.
@danceswithtraffic81475 жыл бұрын
Totally disagree dude.. Helmets aren't obligatory, it's a personal call. And helmet nazis just put people off cycling.
@debbiepeter1124 жыл бұрын
@@danceswithtraffic8147 Right, well the helmet I rode saved me when an idiot drove into the cycle lane knocking me flying off my bike and me hitting my head on the road. That helmet saved me!!!
@AS-fn3qk3 ай бұрын
@@debbiepeter112Always wear your helmets folks 🎉
@jamesbmedia89966 жыл бұрын
4:09... tut tut, no helmet
@jamesbmedia89962 жыл бұрын
@Daniel Lawson 😂
@RockMonster10003 жыл бұрын
vague complicated non specific long winded blegh
@ShermanSitter7 жыл бұрын
Great job! I always tell people, there is always a way and I just keep working on eliminating excuses one by one! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKrOlHmbrLuio7s
@christianfournier63562 жыл бұрын
“Check the weather the night before…. Make a call as to whether to leave the bike at home…” What is this “fair weather” attitude? Ride or die! Rain, sleet, snow, hurricane!
@MrHashisz4 жыл бұрын
Turn that goddamn music down!
@shimenga16 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to stop cycling !
@jessiehermit95036 жыл бұрын
shimenga1 Why?
@shrektheeverchosen64573 жыл бұрын
Then you're not cut out for the adventure, but we will miss you
@NomadFM4 жыл бұрын
Final answer: Just drive a damn car.
@shrektheeverchosen64573 жыл бұрын
And if you want to cycle?
@NomadFM3 жыл бұрын
@@shrektheeverchosen6457 tell me how to cycle 100 miles every single day under 30 minutes from summer to winter, weather regardless of course.
@shrektheeverchosen64573 жыл бұрын
@@NomadFM you're driving 100 miles in under 30 minutes? 🤔
@NomadFM3 жыл бұрын
@@shrektheeverchosen6457 there is a thing called highway
@shrektheeverchosen64573 жыл бұрын
@@NomadFM well can't win an argument with a stupid person, especially one so hostile. I'll let you do the math for what speed you'll need to be going to travel 100 miles in 30 minutes. Stay in school kids.
@chengsgroup25185 жыл бұрын
for all the dreamers or cicling.affictionado.. commuting.by bike is the most stupid thing 1 can do....u not saving money, what u are doing.is wasting.time... get a small.cc scooter ..... 80%of people in Asia and Europe cant be wrong....